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The Raleigh Internet of Things Part Deux was held on September 30, 2014. Organized by StepLeader and the Wireless Research Center of NC, RiOT brings local technologist, entrepreneurs, and industry thought leaders together to network and collaborate on one of the hottest topics – the “Internet of Things.” Connected Development was one of the sponsors for this event and Paul Moore, VP of Business Development, presented on the topic of typical design challenges when it comes to connected devices and how to overcome these challenges and mitigate risk in the product development process. With over 100 attendees at RiOT Part Deux, it is clear that the Internet of Things has a tremendous amount of interest and momentum in the triangle area. Connected Development is passionate about supporting the growth and innovation in the IoT industry at the local level!

Medminder is a cellular enabled pill dispenser with a rich back-end reporting system allowing family and clinicians to monitor compliance. It is estimated that as many as 50% of patients do not stick to their medication as prescribed, resulting in billions of wasted dollars on unnecessary medical expenses, repeat hospitalizations, and disease escalations!

Medminder is a Connected Development design with a custom embedded antenna and enhanced RF protection circuitry. Connected Development ensured the success of the project by overcoming challenges with size limitations when combining a large number of sensors and lights on a single layer board. The result was a design that reduced electrical interference with the cellular signal which could then be certified for use on the mobile operator network.

September 9-12, 2014

Connected Development was an exhibitor in the M2M Zone at Super Mobility Week 2014, as well as a Gold Sponsor for the M2M Zone Conference. During the 3 day exhibition, Connected Development showcased their reference designs and platforms that enable connectivity for Machine to Machine applications. On display were finished products in the wearables category, healthcare and transportation vertical markets, as well as custom designed Printed Circuit Boards highlighting their expertise in custom antenna design work and their ability to implement complex designs in size constrained devices.

On Wednesday, September 10th, Stefan Lindvall, President of Connected Development, participated as a panelist at the M2M Zone Conference Session, “The Healthcare Sector Tries Wearables on for Size.” This session focused on the outlook for wearable and embedded devices in the medical and wellness sectors, as well as the technology platforms that are making telemedicine happen. Stefan noted that “the outlook for continued adoption of IoT in the healthcare market is positive; there are strong drivers in place from both a business and technology standpoint that are fostering tremendous innovation and development in this segment.”

Design, testing and full certification for M2M devices now available from a single source.

March 23, 2010 (Research Triangle Park, NC) – Connected Development today announced their partnership with RFI Global Services, a leading technology test house with worldwide reach. As a result, companies developing new machine-to-machine (M2M) devices can enjoy end-to-end wireless product development, validation and complete certification for improved time to market and reduced costs.

Together, Connected Development and RFI can fully validate and certify products for operation anywhere in the world while providing dedicated expert support.

“Our partnership with Connected Development will help our customers with the early-stage design and development support they need before they reach the certification stage of their projects,” said Stephen Kirk, Chief Executive of RFI Global Services. “In addition, we are looking forward to leveraging this relationship to further expand our presence and offerings in North America.”

In addition to certification provided in partnership with RFI Global Services, Connected Development is equipped to provide a variety of turnkey or a la carte validation services including: antenna and RF performance testing, design reliability testing, software quality and robustness testing, field testing, custom use case development, and end-to-end project management.

Plus, Connected Development offers design and manufacturing services to take their customers all the way from concept to commercial. For more information about Connected Development, visit www.connecteddev.com or see us at CTIA Wireless 2010 in Las Vegas March 23-25, booth #257 in the M2M Zone.

Connected Development offers end-to-end services from design and development through certification and even manufacturing, to bring new devices to market fast.

March 9, 2010 (Research Triangle Park, NC) – For the first time ever, companies launching new wireless products can go to a single source for everything from requirements definition, to project management, to design, validation, certification – even manufacturing. Introducing Connected Development.

Led by a team of well-known and respected experts in wireless and M2M, Connected Development provides the most comprehensive set of services on the market to bring wireless M2M products from concept to reality quickly and painlessly. Further, their network of partners, spanning every aspect of the wireless community, let Connected Development position new solutions for success from the start.

Conceived by president Stefan Lindvall, Connected Development was created to address the complexities of the wireless development cycle. “Often, companies trying to gain the advantages of wireless find the learning curve steep and expensive, just to get started,” Lindvall said. “And once they’ve invested in product design, they can be overwhelmed by the certification process. We formed Connected Development to simplify the entire process, eliminate barriers to entry and enable wireless innovation for better business and better living.”

With more than 20 years experience in the wireless industry, Lindvall’s record includes the successful establishment of new businesses, revenue growth and margin enhancement, and the ability to expand customer and partner relationships. His experience spans multiple disciplines at wireless and M2M companies including Ericsson, Sony Ericsson and Wavecom.

“There has been an increasingly clear need in M2M for the comprehensive services Connected Development brings to market,” said Alex Brisbourne, President and Chief Operating Officer of KORE Telematics, the world’s largest specialized M2M wireless service provider. “New segments are rapidly evolving, and the practical realities of wireless enablement are challenging for many organizations who understand their segment needs, but may not have in-depth wireless expertise to deliver successful solutions. We are pleased to see such a capable team prepared to fill the long-standing gap which will save developers time and money, and bring solutions to revenue more quickly – so benefitting the entire industry.”

“The service Connected Development is offering is exactly what many of our partners in the M2M marketplace are looking for – namely, the expertise to handle any or all of the process required to go from concept to commercialization,” said Marc Eisenberg, CEO of ORBCOMM, the leading provider of global satellite and cellular data communications solutions purpose-built for M2M. “All too often, we have seen ideas for connecting assets in new and exciting ways fail to make the jump from idea to finished product. We expect that having a firm like Connected Development on board will be a great asset in helping our partners bring their ideas to market.”

Joining Lindvall in the new venture are Dave Hoover, Vice President, Research & Development and Ross Brown, Vice President, Validation & Certification Services. Hoover has nine US patents and nearly 20 years experience, having successfully brought many M2M and cellular phone projects to market. Brown sports a total of 30 years experience in the communications field, including the last 15 in Certification and Validation.

Located in North Carolina’s famed Research Triangle region, Connected Development operates at the epicenter of research and technology, providing access to some of the most talented and respected engineers in wireless and M2M, with expertise in everything from custom antenna design to application development to industrialization.

For more information about Connected Development, visit www.connecteddev.com or see us at CTIA Wireless 2010 in Las Vegas March 23-25, booth #257 in the M2M Zone.